Contraline released promising new trial data showing that its male contraceptive gel has demonstrated safety and efficacy in the first two trial participants to reach the two-year mark. The company is aiming to earn the product’s FDA approval by the end of 2028, according to CEO Kevin Eisenfrats. The post Trial Data Shows ‘IUD for…
Etiome’s precision medicine approach introduces a temporal component to treating disease — drugs developed specifically to treat disease at particular points in time even before symptoms show. The Flagship Pioneering startup’s approach offers the potential to prevent disease; in cases where disease is already present, Etiome aims to halt or even reverse it. The post…
Ben Zeskind, co-founder, president and CEO of Immuneering, is attempting a new approach to treat certain types of cancers. If it works, there will be a vast improvement in the quality of life of cancer patients. The post MedCity Pivot: What if Pancreatic Cancer Became a Chronic Disease? appeared first on MedCity News.
The time to innovate is now. By embracing transformative solutions, insurers and employers can not only address systemic challenges but also create a future where healthcare is equitable and sustainable. The post How Health Insurers Are Embracing Technology to Serve Real People appeared first on MedCity News.
By prioritizing sustainability-minded and compliant waste management in the workplace, healthcare leaders can advance patient and employee well-being, as well as environmental and fiscally responsible programs. The post Advancing Patient & Planet Health Through Proper Healthcare Waste Management appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Discover what tools are essential for efficient, safe surgical extractions in today’s health care landscape, from elevators to forceps and beyond. The post The Top Surgical Instruments Needed for Extractions appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare leaders might be too confident about their AI readiness, according to new research. It showed that 70% of leaders feel at least somewhat confident in their organization’s AI governance frameworks, but only 15% report having scalable infrastructure in place. The post There’s a Gap Between Healthcare Leaders’ AI Confidence and Their Ability to Scale…
World Class Health’s $10 million raise was led by Transformation Capital. It comes six months after the company secured $8 million in seed funding. The post World Class Health Secures $10M for Global Centers of Excellence Network appeared first on MedCity News.
Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cobenfy failed to outdistance a placebo in a Phase 3 test that evaluated the drug as an adjunct to antipsychotics in schizophrenia patients. Last September, the FDA approved Cobenfy as a standalone schizophrenia treatment. The post Bristol Myers Squibb Schizophrenia Drug Fails Pivotal Test as an Add-On to Antipsychotics appeared first on…
Patients need tailored touchpoints throughout their health journey to stay engaged with their care plan. To do this effectively, healthcare organizations must leverage technology and digital communication strategies to drive and retain patient engagement and experience end-to-end. The post Improving Patient Trust with Digital Communication appeared first on MedCity News.